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Tecnam delivers first US-based P2012 Traveller with Continental power to private owner

Joby to begin U.S. operations in 2026 under White House Air Taxi Program

Joby Aviation has been selected as a partner in multiple winning applications under the White House-backed eVTOL Integration Pilot Program. Through the program, Joby has the opportunity to begin early operations this year in Arizona, Florida, Idaho, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Oklahom...

F/LIST helps craft the new interior of Airbus’ new ACH140 helicopter

F/LIST is proud to be a key partner with a new icon: the ACH140, the latest aircraft in the Airbus Corporate Helicopters Line, unveiled at Verticon 2026. This new helicopter, geared towards private and business aviation customers, showcases a new brand design language for the ACH Line. While th...

Carlsbad Jet Center and Sonoma Jet Center become first WYVERN Wingman PRO FBOs

WYVERN announced that both Sonoma Jet Center and Carlsbad Jet Center have achieved certification as WYVERN Wingman PRO FBOs. This milestone reflects each organization’s dedication to operational discipline, structured risk management, and a mature safety culture. Wingman PRO certification validates more than compliance. It recognizes organizations that embed safety into daily opera...

Rotortrade and Jonsen Island introduce capsule collection

Rotortrade unveiled an exclusive capsule collection developed in collaboration with Jonsen Island. The collection will be presented during VERTICON 2026, taking place March 9–12, 2026, in Atlanta. This launch follows the announcement of the partnership between Rotortrade and Jonsen Island last year, which was marked by the unveiling of a specially reimagined EC120 helicopter designed by...

Five questions private jet owners should ask before changing aircraft registries

It is unusual for a private aircraft owner to consider a registry change without some level of crisis. Something has gone wrong. Delays are the new normal. Communication appears fragmented. Decisions are either too slow or too opaque. Flexibility of operation is reduced, not due to the aircraft’s capabilities, but because the regulatory framework no longer accommodates the way the aircraft i...

above first Phenom 100 completes re-registration change programme with the UK CAA is progressing

above, a new UK entry jet provider focused on domestic and European on-demand executive charter flights, has registered its first Embraer Phenom 100. Previously on the German registry, the former Arcus Air aircraft is now G-FABV for Fly Above, marking a key step forward in above’s progress. Its journey to service start, however, is taking longer than first envisaged, highlights...

Gogo confirms new Plane Simple Ku-band STC as AirX upgrades fleet of Bombardier Challenger 850

AirX confirmed it is upgrading its connectivity across its Bombardier Challenger 850 aircraft fleet by installing the Gogo Plane Simple Ku-band terminal. The equipping of the terminals is part of a customized service plan created by Gogo to support very specific AirX requests that ensure passengers receive high-speed inflight connectivity. The tailored bundle includes Pay-As-You-Go...

The world’s first PC-12 PRO aeromedical delivered to the Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia

Serial number 3010 arrived in Australia – the first of five brand-new PC-12 PROs for delivery to the Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia (RFDS) Central Operations. The RFDS is a highly valued customer for over 30 years, so it seems fitting that the world’s first PC-12 PRO in aeromedical configuration should go to our longest-standing aeromedical partner. These new PC-12 PROs wi...

SkyDrive completes first demo flights in Tokyo

SkyDrive announced successful conclusion of a series of demo flights of its “SKYDRIVE”, conducted over the five days between February 24 (Tue) and February 28 (Sat), 2026. The flights, which were organized in collaboration with Mitsubishi Estate Co., Ltd., and Kanematsu Corporation and took place at Tokyo Big Sight, a major event venue on Tokyo Bay, represent the first-ever public flig...

Haven Aviation Services Group unveils luxury FBO, setting standard for service, efficiency and comfort in the Texas panhandle

Haven Aviation Services Group announced the opening of Haven FBO at Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport (KAMA)—a brand-new, full-service facility and new member of the Avfuel Network. The FBO—operating out of a newly-constructed, luxury terminal—provides operators a premier gateway to the largest commercial hub in the Texas panhandle. Travis Lamance, CEO of Haven ASG c...

G700 follows G600 and G500 India validations, reflecting growing demand

Gulfstream G700 has been certified by the Government of India’s Office of the Director General of Civil Aviation, clearing the path for customer deliveries in the country. The G700 follows the Gulfstream G600 and Gulfstream G500 India certifications that were received in the second half of last year. With more than 90 city-pair speed records to date, the G700 can fly 7,750 nautical miles/14,...

Airbus unveils new ACH145 Mercedes-Benz edition

Airbus Corporate Helicopters and Mercedes-Benz have unveiled the new ACH145 Mercedes-Benz Edition helicopter at a showcase event in Sao Paulo, the city with one of the highest concentrations of private and business helicopters in the world. In collaboration since 2010, this pioneering automotive and aviation partnership has delivered 26 unique examples of the previous ACH145 Mercedes-Benz Style to...

Luxaviation UK welcomes third Praetor 600 to fleet

Luxaviation UK is welcoming a third Embraer Praetor 600 into its fleet. The aircraft will be available for charter from February 28 and will be based in Luton. With a range of 4,000 nautical miles (4,600 miles), the Praetor 600 travels at speeds of 863 km/h and can fly from a runway as short as 3,000 feet, facilitating non-stop flights on popular routes, such as London-Ibiza over the summer b...

Industry-first: Archer to bring Starlink onboard Midnight air taxis

Archer Aviation will work with Starlink to bring stable, reliable and high-speed connectivity to its air taxis, marking Starlink’s entry into the emerging air mobility category and an industry-first collaboration. Under the agreement, Archer will install Starlink’s low-Earth-orbit satellite internet system into its Midnight aircraft and conduct testing. The system is designed...

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Honda Aircraft Company celebrates type validation of HondaJet Elite II in Brazil at LABACE 2026

Honda Aircraft Company announced first delivery of HondaJet Elite II in Brazil, marking a significant milestone in the company’s continued commitment to general aviation in South America. The de...

Eve Air Mobility achieves first transition flight milestone, advancing eVTOL program toward wing-borne flight

Eve Air Mobility completed its first partial transition flight, marking an important milestone in the development and testing of the company' eVTOL aircraft. The flight involved the acti...

Introducing latest-generation TBM to a major business aviation market - Daher Aircraft delivers the first TBM 980 in Brazil

The first TBM 980 for a Brazilian customer delivered by Daher Aircraft, marking the introduction of this newest fast and efficient turboprop-powered airplane in a market where the TBM family continues...

Cessna Citation CJ3 Gen3 achieves first flight, advancing next-generation light jet toward certification

Textron Aviation achieved a key milestone as the Cessna Citation CJ3 Gen3 prototype aircraft completed its first flight, advancing the next-generation light jet toward certification. With th...

Bombardier celebrates 200th delivery of its Challenger 3500 jet to Mr. Piero Ferrari

Bombardier delivered its 200th Challenger 3500 jet to Mr. Piero Ferrari, Vice Chairman of Ferrari. The aircraft will support Mr. Ferrari’s travel to Formula One races and other bu...

Jet Aviation launched full operations at Miami-Opa Locka

Jet Aviation announced that its brand-new FBO at Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport is fully operational. The 27-acre facility features a state-of-the-art, 8,500 square-foot terminal, 40,000 square fee...

Tecnam P2012 VIP made its American premiere at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh

The highly anticipated U.S. premiere of Tecnam P2012 VIP took place at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh. Following its successful global debut at AERO Friedrichshafen earlier this year, the flagship t...

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Capital Jets expands fleet with addition of Learjet 60XR

Capital Jets, an aircraft management company and 14 CFR Part 135 aircraft operator, has expanded its operations with the addition of a Learjet 60XR. Based at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood Internation...

Bell's first 505 for aerial policing work in Asia Pacific commences operations

Bell Textron announced the Aichi Prefectural Police have officially commenced aerial policing operations utilizing the Bell 505, marking a landmark moment for aviation in the Asia-Pacific region. A ce...

Daher Aircraft expands its authorized service center Network in Brazil, reinforcing support for the country's growing TBM fleet

Daher Aircraft has strengthened its customer support coverage for Brazilian owners and operators of the fast, efficient TBM airplane family with the addition of two authorized service centers to the c...

Where performance meets preparedness — General Aviation Service’s approach to high season success

Summer high season in Spain is always a defining period for general aviation sector, and this year is no exception. With the first two months already behind us, preliminary results are offering a clea...

Introducing latest-generation TBM to a major business aviation market - Daher Aircraft delivers the first TBM 980 in Brazil

Bombardier to showcase its exquisite Challenger 3500 at LABACE 2026 as part of extensive multi-city Latin American tour

Bombardier Challenger 3500 will be on display at LABACE 2026 at Campo de Marte Airport in São Paulo, revealing its impressive design and performance attributes for clients in region.&...

Eve Air Mobility achieves first transition flight milestone, advancing eVTOL program toward wing-borne flight

Eve Air Mobility completed its first partial transition flight, marking an important milestone in the development and testing of the company' eVTOL aircraft. The flight involved the acti...